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Kim Ki-rim · 김기림

Solitude

고독

Poem by Kim Ki-rim

A solitary seal on a wide blue beach beneath a cold crescent moon
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English

Solitude

Falling on my back in the blue sands In perfect loneliness such as the seal Even the favor of the cold moonbeam caressing my brow Does more harm to my mounting anger.

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Korean

고독

푸른 모래밭에 자빠져서 나는 물개와 같이 완전히 외롭다. 이마를 어르만지는 찬 달빛의 은혜조차 오히려 화가 난다.

Korean

English

Solitude

Falling aback in blue sands Lingering in the loneliness As the last look of a single seal Scanning the vast sea. Unwelcome caresses Of cold moonbeams across my brow Do not favor My mounting anger.

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